Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chantonea
ID:
931865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tirveng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 8: 272 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931202

Common Names

  • Chantonea Aidia
  • Chantonea Croton
  • Chantonea Spurge

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Description

Aidia chantonea (also called Chantonea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist soils in the mountains, along streams, in swamps and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aidia chantonea has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aidia chantonea has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidia chantonea is a small shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings in the spring or early summer. Plant the cuttings or seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep them in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Aidia chantonea

Aidia chantonea can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Aidia genus

Aidia abeidii, Aidia crassifolia, Aidia acuminata, Aidia acutipetala, Aidia auriculata, Aidia bakeri, Aidia beccariana, Aidia borneensis, Aidia bracteata, Aidia brisipensis, Aidia canthioides, Aidia chantonea, Aidia cochinchinensis, Aidia congestum, Aidia corymbosa, Aidia cowleyi, Aidia densiflora, Aidia dilleniacea, Aidia endertii, Aidia foveata, Aidia gardneri, Aidia genipiflora, Aidia glabra, Aidia halleri, Aidia henryi, Aidia heterophylla, Aidia impressinervis, Aidia jambosoides, Aidia kinabaluensis, Aidia lancifolia, Aidia longiflora, Aidia magnifolia, Aidia micrantha, Aidia moluccana, Aidia ochroleuca, Aidia oxyodonta, Aidia paiei, Aidia parvifolia, Aidia polystachya, Aidia pseudospicata, Aidia pulcherrima, Aidia pycnantha, Aidia quintasii, Aidia racemosa, Aidia rhacodosepala, Aidia rubens, Aidia salicifolia, Aidia solomonensis, Aidia tomentosa, Aidia vieillardii,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5009: Based on the initial data import
Deva D. Tirvengadum (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirveng.' in the authors string.